Janthopoyism: Scripture: Skew: Spirit

Skew: Spirit

Book 5: The External Worship | Chapter 5.7 | 29 April 2021

Look at the cover of this book. Note the five dots in the Janthopoyism symbol. These represent the five Skews, and inside the circle, you'll find the Spirit. This Skew links the External to the Internal. While Health is the root capable of toppling everything over, Spirit is the syrup that dribbles down the stack, coating the others with even higher levels of golden satisfaction.

In time, Janthopoyism suspects that the "mental health" conversation will fall out of favour to be replaced by the combination of physical fitness and spiritual health. From our viewpoint, the mind is nothing but the unification of biological tissue and the neurological electricity which powers it. Ensure you have an abundance of the cleanest chemicals and emotional peace within yourself, and unwavering joy will eternally be yours. It's also important to manage your expectations and accept this will (probably) never fully happen.

Even more annoying is that Spirit is the most obscure of the Skews, complex to explain and tricky to connect to. But we'll give it a go!

The Spirit Skew deals with many invisible concepts, but we can broadly consider it one of existentialism. A person may reach the peak of their physique, marry the apple of their eye with a first-class social crowd, relax in their dream mansion while working a high-paying job within the field of their passion. And yet, they may still feel lost, as if something profound is missing. It's the question of why the individual is here, what purpose their life has, and will their death even matter in the grand scheme of things.

Those who have a deeper connection to a Higher Power (irrespective of what their brain thinks this term means) will have fewer Spirit troubles. Through religion or other spiritual studies they can effortlessly define these celestial ideas, finding comfort where the Universe sits from their perspective and accessing it via their form of worship, be it prayer, meditation, mindfulness, or specific rituals. Those who dedicate their attention to the Janthopoyism scripture should also click more easily with this Skew.

However, our non-theistic friends may struggle to satisfy this component of the Skew System. Those who advocate their minds over their energetic intuitions seek proof of the unprovable, and we must respect this well-documented point on the human timeline of evolution. But the trouble comes when non-believers find themselves unable to shake that overwhelming sense of dread despite how plentiful their lives read on paper. There is something undeniably amiss here that needs addressing.

These scriptures spend many pages attempting to relay an understanding of cosmic mysteries without delving into overblown fairy tales of speculation. If what we say does not flicker a light inside of you, one that brings some harmony with the Universe as a singular entity, then we do hope you attempt it again. Perhaps you'll discover greater luck with independent metaphysical theories of cosmogony/cosmology or quantum mysticism (although these might make it worse!). Regardless, we cannot expect everyone's brain to possess the grooves required to digest the Jantho doctrines. Hence, we have sought other methods to soothe these existential flames of unrest.

It doesn't matter who you are or what you believe. If you wish to increase this Skew's value, the most reliable course is to ensure the world is better off with you being here. Whether you comprehend the Pantheistic reality where the entirety of the Universe is divinity or you simply want your existence to have measurable worth, you can achieve it by improving the life/evolution of everything that comes into contact with you. Quite plainly, it's about constant consideration of your effect on immediate external energies. And as a bonus, the positive intention you send out will be what returns to you.

This strategy need not be a disruptive chore and will only take minor daily tweaks to gradually grasp what we propose. Below is a collection of ideas to get your cogs rotating.

Pick up litter. Don't ever litter. Purchase fewer plastic goods. Recycle what you can without excuses.
Pick your meals from a place of conscious morals. Research and favour ethical products. Eat fewer animals. Finish all of the food you buy.
Don't leave the water running while you brush your teeth.
Use fewer sheets of toilet paper. Replace the roll when it runs out for the next user.
Find ways to leave every room better than you found it. Don't neglect blemishes on the toilet bowl. Clean up hair from the basin and the shower drain. Wash your dishes.
Tidy up other peoples' messes without making a big deal of it (bar repeat offenders).
Tend to greenery. Grow vegetation. Plant a tree.
Communicate with your family regularly.
Treat your friends like they are the best thing that ever happened to you.
Bless your pets with attention and affection. Their health and happiness depend on you; never let them down.
Greet everyone. Say please and thank you whenever appropriate.
If someone is talking and nobody is listening, then listen. If someone is standing outside the circle, open the circle for them.
Never ignore the homeless, even if just a smile. Pass on some change if you have it. Help anyone who asks (as long as they are not frequently the same asker). Reward buskers or beggars who display craft, for they are offering their energy to you.
Accept all differences in people, in particular those who disagree with you. Always give the benefit of the doubt.
Never insult or speak ill of anyone, especially behind their back. Only compliment, only encourage, only use positive terminology.
Sidestep boasting. Play down your achievements. Switch the topic from yourself to your company. Talk less, listen more.
Never repeat yourself to the same person.
Do not hoard knowledge. Teach those who desire to be taught. Don't school those who do not.
Tap the Like button beneath any online media if you liked it, irrespective of the name attached to it. Never comment a hurtful word on the internet.
Avoid perverse behaviours that clash with your integrity.
Post glowing reviews for the products you like. Go easy on the products you don’t.
Always provide credit where credit is due. Always aim for fairness.
Don't stick gum or snot in places that aren't yours.
Don't use the water when someone else is showering. Don't make noise when people are sleeping.
Move out of people's way on the sidewalk.
In the grocery store, let the person behind you shuffle ahead if they have fewer items. Never cut in line yourself.
Give up your seat for someone (anyone) else.
Be considerate to those placed around you on a flight.
Offer to take photos when passing tourists.
Don't fart near people who won't find it amusing.

You can feel the common thread of basic decency running through these examples and can come up with a list of your own. Sure, following the above suggestions to the letter is a great start, but we are actually training the brain to shift into a different realm of awareness. Christians have one of the sharpest slogans for this response, namely What Would Jesus Do. You don't have to believe in Jesus to comprehend the value of this statement. They strive to execute each decision via the eyes of a sinless deity, a wholly unobtainable objective that makes the leap all the more praiseworthy. Once you manage that hesitation for contemplation, you will recognise the arrival of a split road and can implement the action that better assists the evolution of other people and your environment. Pause before making any choice, consciously hold yourself to the highest standards of pure intentions, and then do the right thing.

Another worthwhile avenue to explore is that of charity. You'd struggle to find a religion, organisation, or individual who doesn't conclude that helping those less fortunate is an admirable pursuit. However, there is a catch. Many individuals sacrifice a sliver of their paycheck to these noble foundations as an automated debit, now chuffed that they've done their part and can justify their philanthropic side in pub chatter. By all means do this, but unfortunately it won't enhance the Spirit Skew in the slightest. There is no energetic exchange; it is too mechanical and impersonal. You will muster a stronger escalation in your Skew's wellbeing simply by purchasing a sandwich for the hungry man outside the market or handing a generous coin to the lady who has nothing else. It's about human connection, and the more specific the energy you commit, the firmer your rapport with existence will fuse. Volunteering your time is an immensely commendable offering, as is dedicating your professional skills to improve the situation of others. Maximise your passion to directly benefit disadvantaged people, for this is the true Janthopoyism way of win/win. We also encourage a concentrated focus on the underprivileged youth in every regard, as they are the seeds of our evolution in dire need of water.

But here's an even bigger catch: do not tell anyone. The moment you boast about your humanitarian efforts is the exact moment it goes from a genuine act of altruism to yet another self-appointed badge of honour. It destroys the entire goal. Interestingly enough, both the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah - 2:271) and the Bible (Matthew 6:1-2) advise charity in secret. Give only to serve others, never to serve yourself, or legitimate fulfilment will elude you.

As you may have already noticed, the Spirit Skew often brushes sides with the Relationship Skew. This chapter's messages lean more towards the general human race, but treating those close to you with the same love is a large chunk of our conversation. Hence 5.4. Skew: Relationships is worth a revisit during Spirit uncertainty, and you can find additional helpful material throughout our previous scripture. A decent place to look is in the following sections of Book 4:

4.1. Knowing When to Shut the Hell Up
4.2. Knowing When to Let It All Out
4.3. How to Deal with Other Human Beings

A quick trick we have touched on earlier is the emotion of gratitude. By giving thanks for the things you have, one realigns with the beauties of life, in turn assisting communication with the spirit.

Moving on, sometimes it's less about what you're not doing wrong and more about what you are doing. It is imperative to note that nothing will erode your vitality faster than grinding against your predefined principles. If you choose a path you acknowledge as morally faulty, your energy will take the hit and abandon you in a pit of icky emotions. This mishap occurs from time to time, as you are human. Use this misalignment as a lesson to understand the mistake, then secure tighter boundaries. Learn from it, and do not repeat it. Otherwise, it will manifest something hideous, and you won't enjoy that. Keep the energy clean.

One of the major truths concerning the Spirit Skew is that the quest itself can be enough to raise your vibration. You will never reach complete spiritual alignment; there will always be a long way to go. But bits will dribble through, and you will grow per blessing, forever possessing that advancement once you’ve obtained it. Absorb teachings that resonate from enlightened masters, and you will lunge a considerable distance forward. Seek, and you shall find. But above all, writing your philosophies in your own words will shoot this Skew ahead like no other method known to us. Transfer your thoughts regarding the Universe into text, and you will discover more information than you knew you had. Pen essays on what makes sense to you, and you will activate a different section of the brain. It becomes your voice talking to you, which merges into an internal monologue on a day-to-day basis.

Additionally, watch comedy. That super helps the flow of happy vibes.

As initially noted, an excelling Spirit Skew can conquer all. It can dissipate surrounding Skew problems using joy because average human complications wither when you transcend into a wider metaphysical picture, and it can tie your world together once you view every task as worship. However, the Spirit Skew is also the most vulnerable. The rest tend to throw it off track, this category accidentally slipping into the ambiguous dumping ground for any emotional wobble. Collaborating with Life is challenging if you’re sick, your partner has left you, your house burns down, or you’ve lost your income! These materialistic disruptions will yank you away from your enlightenment and drag you back into the Maya. That is why, like everything, it is a balance of perpetual maintenance. Each healthy Skew is required to propel you along your True Path uninterrupted until you feed evolution the highest quality of yourself that you can access. And no single Skew, not even spirituality, is more critical than another, despite what numerous faiths will demand you believe.